Sleep, Anxiety and Faith: What God is Doing in Your Restless Nights

Can't Sleep? Try These Simple Night Routines

Have you ever laid in bed at night—completely exhausted—but your mind just won’t stop?You’re not alone.In this week’s podcast, I sat down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a sleep physician and seminary student, to talk about something most people miss:👉 Sleepless nights aren’t just physical—they can be spiritual too.We talked about:👉 Why insomnia is often connected to anxiety and trauma👉 What’s actually happening in your brain when you can’t sleep👉 What to do at 2AM when your thoughts won’t stop👉 How to invite God into your sleepless nightsOne of the most powerful takeaways?Sleep isn’t something you can force—it’s something you learn to surrender into.And sometimes… God meets us in the middle of the night in ways we’d never experience otherwise.If you’ve tried everything and still struggle with sleep, this conversation is for you.Contact Dr. Benjamin Long:🌍 Website: https://thewholeheartedmd.com/ [https://thewholeheartedmd.com/ ]Sleep Habits Journal: https://thewholeheartedmd.com/sleep-habits-journal/ [https://thewholeheartedmd.com/sleep-habits-journal/]👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement!🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode.✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com]📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min]🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove]💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

Sleep, Anxiety and Faith: What God is Doing in Your Restless Nights

What if your sleepless nights weren’t just physical—but spiritual too?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Benjamin Long, a dual board-certified sleep physician and seminary student, shares how insomnia, anxiety, and chronic sleep struggles can be understood through both science and faith.You’ll discover:• Why insomnia is often more than a medical issue• How trauma and anxiety affect your ability to sleep• What God is doing in the middle of your restless nights• Why “fixing sleep” isn’t always the answer• How to trust God when rest doesn’t comeIf you’ve tried everything and still can’t sleep, this episode will shift your perspective and help you find peace—even without perfect rest.Contact Dr. Benjamin Long:🌍 Website: https://thewholeheartedmd.com/ [Website: https://thewholeheartedmd.com/ ]Sleep Habits Journal: https://thewholeheartedmd.com/sleep-habits-journal/ [https://thewholeheartedmd.com/sleep-habits-journal/]👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement!🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode.✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement!🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode.✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com]📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min]🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove]💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

Trauma Healing Tools Every Survivor Should Know

In Part 2 of this conversation, Stacy Echeverria continues her discussion with trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook about practical tools for healing after trauma, coercive control, and spiritual harm. Tabitha shares accessible grounding practices trauma survivors can begin using immediately, including the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory exercise, body movement to discharge stress, and the power of safe community. They also explore how to determine whether someone needs professional counseling, trauma-informed coaching, or biblical counseling—and the important questions people should ask when seeking support. The episode closes with encouragement for listeners rebuilding their lives after trauma, highlighting daily habits that cultivate resilience, reclaim joy, and reinforce identity in God. This conversation offers both compassionate insight and practical guidance for anyone navigating healing while holding onto their faith. Contact Tabitha: Website: https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com [https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com] Email: tabitha@thejourneyandtheprocess.com Free introduction and first chapter of Tabitha's book: Body and Soul: Healed and Whole https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs [https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

Healing the Whole Person

Trauma affects far more than just our memories—it impacts our bodies, relationships, and even our understanding of God.In this powerful conversation, Stacy Echeverria sits down with licensed counselor and trauma expert Tabitha Westbrook to unpack what trauma really is, how coercive control operates in relationships, and why healing requires engaging the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Tabitha shares practical insights from her trauma-informed biblical counseling approach, explaining why traditional talk therapy alone often isn’t enough and how churches can become safer spaces for survivors. If you've experienced trauma, church hurt, spiritual abuse, or relationship control, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening in your body and faith—and how healing can begin. In this episode you’ll learn: • The difference between trauma events and cumulative trauma • What coercive control really looks like in relationships • Why trauma is stored in the body • How spiritual abuse distorts our view of God • What trauma-informed biblical counseling looks like • The critical role of safe community in healing • Why anxiety after trauma is often a normal response This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Contact Tabitha: Website: https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com [https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com] Email: tabitha@thejourneyandtheprocess.com Free introduction and first chapter of Tabitha's book: Body and Soul: Healed and Whole https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs [https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

It's Not Too Late | God Still Has a Purpose for Your Life

What if your best days are still ahead of you? In Part 2 of this conversation on the True You Ministries Podcast, host Stacy Echeverria continues her discussion with Christian author and speaker Kate Battistelli about discovering purpose, hearing God’s voice, and walking confidently in your identity in Christ. Many women reach seasons of life where they wonder: • What is my purpose now? • How do I hear God clearly? • Is it too late for God to use me? Kate shares powerful encouragement that God’s calling does not expire. Whether you're navigating the empty nest season, seeking clarity about your calling, or trying to overcome fear and self-doubt, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in faith.You’ll learn how daily spiritual practices like prayer, worship, Scripture reading, and mentorship can help you grow spiritually and confidently step into what God has next for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn ✔ Simple daily spiritual practices to grow closer to God ✔ How to begin hearing God’s voice more clearly ✔ What to do when God is stirring your heart toward something new ✔ Why mentorship and Christian community matter ✔ Practical ways to overcome fear and self-doubt ✔ Why rest and Sabbath are essential for spiritual health ✔ Encouragement for women who feel their best days are behind them Missed part 1? Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uLywVLji4ClVGJ6O6TmuC?si=Kn_n5rynSWajNGT13zxR-Q [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uLywVLji4ClVGJ6O6TmuC?si=Kn_n5rynSWajNGT13zxR-Q] Connect with Kate: 🌍 Website: www.katebattistelli.com [www.katebattistelli.com] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com [info@trueyouministries.com] 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖